⏳Medicare Enrollment 2026: What Midlands SC Residents Must Do Before December 7

 

The leaves are falling, the Gamecocks are fighting, and the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is officially in full swing. If you live in Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, or anywhere in the Midlands, now is the time to review your Medicare coverage—and Mauldin Insurance Group is here to help you do it with clarity, care, and confidence.

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📅 Why November Matters for Medicare

The Medicare AEP runs from October 15 to December 7, but November is the sweet spot:

• You’ve had time to receive your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)
• Plan updates and premiums for 2026 are now public
• You still have time to compare, ask questions, and make changes without rushing

Whether you’re already enrolled or just turning 65, this is your chance to:

• Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan (or vice versa)
• Change your Part D prescription drug plan
• Review new benefits like dental, vision, hearing, or over-the-counter allowances

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🧭 What’s Changing in 2026?

Every year brings updates—and 2026 is no exception. Some Midlands-area plans have:

• New provider networks (your doctor may no longer be in-network)
• Changes to drug formularies (your prescriptions may cost more—or less)
• Added perks like transportation, meal delivery, or fitness programs

We help you cut through the fine print and find the plan that fits your real life—not just the brochure.

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💬 Why Clients Across Columbia Trust Mauldin Insurance Group

Because we don’t just know Medicare—we know you. We’ve helped:

• A cancer survivor in Forest Acres find a plan that covers her specialists
• A retired couple in Irmo lower their prescription costs by over $1,200/year
• A veteran in West Columbia coordinate VA benefits with Medicare Advantage
• A caregiver in Northeast Columbia manage coverage for her aging parents

We bring:

• Plain-language explanations of Parts A, B, C, and D
• Visual guides and branded checklists to help you compare options
• Step-by-step enrollment support—no pressure, no jargon

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🔍 What Google Sees (and Why It Helps You Find Us)

We’ve built our online presence to reflect the same values we bring to every client conversation: trust, transparency, and local connection.

What Google Looks For	How We Deliver
Branded Searches	People search for “Mauldin Insurance Group Medicare” because they’ve heard our name from neighbors and church friends
Local Content	We write about your zip code, your doctors, and your pharmacy networks
Engagement	Visitors explore our guides, stay on our site, and reach out for real conversations
Reviews & Reputation	We respond to every review with warmth and gratitude—and we earn them through service
Consistency	Our branding, message, and mission are unified across our website, social media, and outreach materials

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📍 Serving the Entire Columbia Area

We proudly serve:

• Lexington
• Irmo
• West Columbia
• Forest Acres
• Northeast Columbia
• And the entire Midlands region

Whether you prefer to meet in person, talk by phone, or schedule a virtual consultation, we’re here to make Medicare make sense.

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📞 Don’t Wait—Let’s Talk Medicare Today

The December 7 deadline is closer than it seems. Let’s make sure your 2026 coverage fits your needs, your doctors, and your budget.

📍 Mauldin Insurance Group
Serving Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, and the greater Midlands
📞 Call us today or schedule a consultation online